Ok everyone - we talked about getting a third round of the SOG exhange going after the New Year. So that I can manage it before school starts up again, I'd like to go ahead and get the sign-ups going. Unless there are objections, we'll keep the same rules as last round with the addition of one change... unfortunately no exchanges for Gelac and Gelez polishes as they have a known issue for drying out.
I'd like to close the sign-ups at 12 am EST on January 6, 2012 with the intent of getting the box off either on Jan 6th or 7th. Post suggested changes to Rules on the thread, or PM me with your state of residence (only) if you'd like to sign up. I don't keep prior emails once the round has completed, so for those of you who have participated in the past, be sure to let me know the state where you are residing.
SOG Exchange Rules governing Round 3:
1. This is a U.S. participants only swap.
2. This exchange is limited to Soak-off-gel polish in the bottles only. Sorry, no Axxium, ECO or other pot-style gels. Also excluded are IBD Gelac and Ez-Flow Gelez brand polishes as they have known issues with drying out. The new IBD and Ez-Flow SOG polishes are included.
3. You must replace each polish that you take with a polish. No limit on the amount that can be exchanged provided that Rules 4 and 5 are followed. Must adhere to the minimum of 1 for 1 but feel free to donate extra if you like.
4. Neutrals can ONLY be exchanged for another neutral*. You may exchange a color for another color or a neutral. In no case should a color be taken out and a neutral returned in its place unless you have the permission of the swap organizer.
*Neutrals are defined as: sheer pinks and beiges/French manicure colors/skintone or nude colors, all regardless of finish. Examples include, but are not limited to, Gelish: Simple Sheer, Bashful, Ambience, Little Princess, Sheek/Sleek White, Snow Bunny, Need A Tan, Vanilla Silk, Moroccan Nights; GELeration: Sweet Breath, Blush, Beautiful, Wedding Gown; Artistic Color Gloss: Posh, Purity, Innocence, Precious, Luscious, Seductive; Shellac: Beau, Negligee, Romantique, Cream Puff. "Neutrals" do not include clear bases with glitter, such as Gelish: Bronzed, June Bride, Waterfield; Geleration: Starlet: Artistic Color Gloss: Princess, Karma, Halo, Dazzled, Bling Bling, etc.
5. No more than 2 bottles of any one color should be in the box at any time , including duplicates in other brands, and only one bottle of any "neutral" including its dupes. For example, if there are already 2 bottles of Gelish Midnight Caller in the box (or 1 bottle of Midnight Caller and one bottle of GELeration Mystic a MC dupe), you cannot take a polish out and put in a third bottle of Midnight Caller or a second bottle of Mystic as your exchange. But if there are two bottles of Shellac Fedora and one bottle of Gelish Midnight Caller, you could select a bottle of Shellac Fedora and put in a bottle of Gelish Midnight Caller or GELeration Mystic as your exchange. If there was one bottle of Gelish Little Princess, you could not put a second bottle of Little Princess in or a bottle of its dupe, GELeration Sweet Breath.
6. Polishes must be 75% full or more.
7. We will ship in a medium flat rate box with delivery confirmation. Shipping price should be the same for everyone that way.
8. Must re-ship within 3-4 days. Please keep to this schedule so that the box moves along in a timely manner.
9. MUST post the names of the polishes (along with the name of tPFer who donated it) that you choose and, if possible, a picture of swatches of the colors. This keeps the excitement up for the participants as they can both see new colors that they may not be exposed to as well as have the satisfaction of knowing that their polishes found new homes.
10. There will be stickers in the box; please put your tPF username on a sticker and put it on the polishes that you add to the box. You may have to secure the sticker with tape so they don't fall off during the round. If we run out of stickers during the Round, feel free to replace or make some out of paper and tape.
11. There will be a chart in the box to write down the names of the polishes that you select and mark the ones that you remove.
12. Please swatch any color you are adding to the box that has not been previously swatched. Nail wheels will be provided in the box. This allows everyone to see (in person) colors that may have been selected by other participants for their reference.
13. If the box is getting close to your name and you anticipate being away for a trip or vacation, please inform me in case we need to remove you from the list or move your name. But please lets try to prevent this by letting me know when you signup if you plan to be away.
Finally (and most importantly), we must all be individually accountable for both following the rules and for making this exchange work. Please be mindful that your participation affects others after you, so be thoughtful in what you take and what you give. You should be proud and excited to send off the box, knowing that it will bring excitement and happiness to a fellow tPFer.
I'd like to close the sign-ups at 12 am EST on January 6, 2012 with the intent of getting the box off either on Jan 6th or 7th. Post suggested changes to Rules on the thread, or PM me with your state of residence (only) if you'd like to sign up. I don't keep prior emails once the round has completed, so for those of you who have participated in the past, be sure to let me know the state where you are residing.
SOG Exchange Rules governing Round 3:
1. This is a U.S. participants only swap.
2. This exchange is limited to Soak-off-gel polish in the bottles only. Sorry, no Axxium, ECO or other pot-style gels. Also excluded are IBD Gelac and Ez-Flow Gelez brand polishes as they have known issues with drying out. The new IBD and Ez-Flow SOG polishes are included.
3. You must replace each polish that you take with a polish. No limit on the amount that can be exchanged provided that Rules 4 and 5 are followed. Must adhere to the minimum of 1 for 1 but feel free to donate extra if you like.
4. Neutrals can ONLY be exchanged for another neutral*. You may exchange a color for another color or a neutral. In no case should a color be taken out and a neutral returned in its place unless you have the permission of the swap organizer.
*Neutrals are defined as: sheer pinks and beiges/French manicure colors/skintone or nude colors, all regardless of finish. Examples include, but are not limited to, Gelish: Simple Sheer, Bashful, Ambience, Little Princess, Sheek/Sleek White, Snow Bunny, Need A Tan, Vanilla Silk, Moroccan Nights; GELeration: Sweet Breath, Blush, Beautiful, Wedding Gown; Artistic Color Gloss: Posh, Purity, Innocence, Precious, Luscious, Seductive; Shellac: Beau, Negligee, Romantique, Cream Puff. "Neutrals" do not include clear bases with glitter, such as Gelish: Bronzed, June Bride, Waterfield; Geleration: Starlet: Artistic Color Gloss: Princess, Karma, Halo, Dazzled, Bling Bling, etc.
5. No more than 2 bottles of any one color should be in the box at any time , including duplicates in other brands, and only one bottle of any "neutral" including its dupes. For example, if there are already 2 bottles of Gelish Midnight Caller in the box (or 1 bottle of Midnight Caller and one bottle of GELeration Mystic a MC dupe), you cannot take a polish out and put in a third bottle of Midnight Caller or a second bottle of Mystic as your exchange. But if there are two bottles of Shellac Fedora and one bottle of Gelish Midnight Caller, you could select a bottle of Shellac Fedora and put in a bottle of Gelish Midnight Caller or GELeration Mystic as your exchange. If there was one bottle of Gelish Little Princess, you could not put a second bottle of Little Princess in or a bottle of its dupe, GELeration Sweet Breath.
6. Polishes must be 75% full or more.
7. We will ship in a medium flat rate box with delivery confirmation. Shipping price should be the same for everyone that way.
8. Must re-ship within 3-4 days. Please keep to this schedule so that the box moves along in a timely manner.
9. MUST post the names of the polishes (along with the name of tPFer who donated it) that you choose and, if possible, a picture of swatches of the colors. This keeps the excitement up for the participants as they can both see new colors that they may not be exposed to as well as have the satisfaction of knowing that their polishes found new homes.
10. There will be stickers in the box; please put your tPF username on a sticker and put it on the polishes that you add to the box. You may have to secure the sticker with tape so they don't fall off during the round. If we run out of stickers during the Round, feel free to replace or make some out of paper and tape.
11. There will be a chart in the box to write down the names of the polishes that you select and mark the ones that you remove.
12. Please swatch any color you are adding to the box that has not been previously swatched. Nail wheels will be provided in the box. This allows everyone to see (in person) colors that may have been selected by other participants for their reference.
13. If the box is getting close to your name and you anticipate being away for a trip or vacation, please inform me in case we need to remove you from the list or move your name. But please lets try to prevent this by letting me know when you signup if you plan to be away.
Finally (and most importantly), we must all be individually accountable for both following the rules and for making this exchange work. Please be mindful that your participation affects others after you, so be thoughtful in what you take and what you give. You should be proud and excited to send off the box, knowing that it will bring excitement and happiness to a fellow tPFer.